Question

What is the solution to the inequality X+ (7 + 2x) <-3x

Answer 1

Answer:

$x \: < \:- 1 \frac{1}{6}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The given inequality is

x+ (7 + 2x) <-3x

Expand parenthesis to get

x+ 7 + 2x <-3x

Group similar terms

x+ 2x +3x<-7

Combine similar terms

6x<-7

Divide both sides by 6

$x \: < \: - \frac{7}{6}$

Rewrite as improper fraction

$x \: < \:- 1 \frac{1}{6}$